Deinococcusradiodurans-World's
Toughest Bacteria

Welcome!

Even though this organism may be small, does not mean that
it is weak.
Deinococcus radiodurans is a bacteria that can withstand large doses of
radiation and can survive in a desiccator for up to six weeks. A rough
translation of the name comes out to be "strange berry that can withstand
radiation." It has also affectionately been deemed the nickname,
"Conan the Bacterium" after Conan the barbarian. Both names are very
fitting due to this bacteria's extreme hardiness.
Its viability is
not only interesting, it can be downright useful. Please browse this page
to learn about how amazing one little bacterium can be!